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Nightstand With Drawers

Step-by-step build — 8 steps. Also available as a print sheet.

  1. 1Build panels for nightstand frame

    Build 4 panels for the nightstand frame by joining three 1x5 boards each using 1-1/4"pocket hole screws and wood glue. You will have two panels that are 16" tall and two panels that are 14 7/8" tall.

    Nightstand With Drawers — step photo 2
  2. 2Build the frame

    Build the box for the nightstand frame by joining the four panels using 1-1/4"pocket hole screws and wood glue. The pocket holes are on both ends of the 14 7/8" panels. Using corner clamps makes it easy to ensure that the box is square.

    Nightstand With Drawers — step photo 3
  3. 3Build front/back legs

    Attach the angled apron between two legs using 2-1/2" pocket holes screws and wood glue. Build two of these.

    Nightstand With Drawers — step photo 4
  4. 4Attach straight aprons

    Attach both the straight aprons to one of the leg frames built in the above step using 2-1/2" pocket hole screws and wood glue.

    Nightstand With Drawers — step photo 5
  5. 5Build final leg frame

    Attach the second leg frame using 2-1/2" pocket hole screws and wood glue to get get the final leg frame for the nightstand.

    Nightstand With Drawers — step photo 6
  6. 6Attach legs to the nightstand frame

    • Align the nightstand box on the frame. The front legs are aligned with the front of the box. There is 1" spacing from each side.
    • Attach using 1-1/4" wood screws all around from the inside of the nightstand frame.
    Nightstand With Drawers — step photo 7
  7. 7Build Drawers

    Build two drawers using the 1x6 boards and install drawer slides inside the nightstand frame. Attach the 1x8 drawer frames and your choice of hardware.

    Nightstand With Drawers — step photo 8
  8. 8See more information

    For more details on this project, please see - https://www.anikasdiylife.com/diy-nightstand-with-drawers/ For a full video of the build - https://youtu.be/LO3aQBazBiU